Government of Ontario

New OREA Report Calls for Bold Action to Build Homes

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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The report, Analysis of Ontario’s Efforts to Boost Housing Supply analyzes the Government of Ontario’s efforts to increase housing supply and assesses progress made to date to implement the 55 recommendations made in the HATF’s 2022 report , with the goal of adding 1.5 million new homes in the province by 2031.

Key Points: 
  • The report, Analysis of Ontario’s Efforts to Boost Housing Supply analyzes the Government of Ontario’s efforts to increase housing supply and assesses progress made to date to implement the 55 recommendations made in the HATF’s 2022 report , with the goal of adding 1.5 million new homes in the province by 2031.
  • Ontario has set a bold goal to address the housing affordability crisis, and while there has been substantial progress, we need to continue getting more shovels in the ground and bring more homes to market.
  • While initial legislative reforms were commendable — aligning official plans with provincial priorities, encouraging growth, and ensuring short-term land is available for homes — momentum has recently slowed due to high interest rates that are working against reforms.
  • Implementing land use changes to end exclusionary zoning, in order to unlock more housing supply in urban neighbourhoods.

The Governments of Canada and Ontario sign bilateral agreement to end gender-based violence

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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The federal government will be investing $162 million over four years to support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence in Ontario.

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  • The federal government will be investing $162 million over four years to support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence in Ontario.
  • This comprehensive plan contains targeted, coordinating strategies designed to prevent gender-based violence, while supporting community-led solutions.
  • This agreement will help the Government of Ontario strengthen the sector supporting survivors and people at risk of gender-based violence through enhancements to existing programs and services.
  • More than 11 million people in Canada have experienced intimate partner violence, a type of gender-based violence, at least once since the age of 15.

Government of Ontario, TakingITGlobal, and Cisco Canada Enhance Digital Equity for Students in Remote Indigenous Communities

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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The funding announcement reinforces Ontario’s dedication to achieving equity of opportunity for students in remote Indigenous communities.

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  • The funding announcement reinforces Ontario’s dedication to achieving equity of opportunity for students in remote Indigenous communities.
  • This funding will continue to deliver virtual learning sessions for Kindergarten - Grade 12 students in remote Indigenous communities, reinforcing Ontario’s commitment to fostering digital equity for all students.
  • “This investment will connect Indigenous students to programs that strengthen fundamental skills like reading, writing and math in remote communities,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, Government of Ontario.
  • The program focuses on building success for students in school and in life through:
    Virtual field trips to museums, science centres

Student Loan Debt is a Major Barrier to Homeownership for Young Ontarians

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Conducted by Abacus Data on behalf of OREA, The Impact of Student Loan Debt on Homeownership report found that Ontario graduates with debt greater than $5,000 agree that their student debt makes it harder to save up for a home.

Key Points: 
  • Conducted by Abacus Data on behalf of OREA, The Impact of Student Loan Debt on Homeownership report found that Ontario graduates with debt greater than $5,000 agree that their student debt makes it harder to save up for a home.
  • The report found that a large number of young adults find themselves postponing homeownership, with student debt cited as the primary reason for this delay.
  • Other life milestones being delayed as a result of student debt include moving out of the family home, getting married, and starting a family.
  • "Student debt is not merely a financial burden; it's the biggest barrier to the Canadian dream of homeownership for many young Ontarians and their families,” said OREA CEO Tim Hudak.

Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst announce new $10 million program to fuel cybersecurity excellence and innovation in Ontario

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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The government's contribution was announced by Honourable Victor Fedeli, Ontario Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, in Ottawa today.

Key Points: 
  • The government's contribution was announced by Honourable Victor Fedeli, Ontario Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, in Ottawa today.
  • The funding from the Government of Ontario will combine with $3.8 million provided to Brampton-based Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst by Rogers Communications, to enable the implementation and delivery of OCEI.
  • Additionally, they will leverage membership within CCTX to give participants exposure to the Canadian cybersecurity threat landscape.
  • "CCTX is delighted to join forces with the Catalyst to launch the Ontario Cybersecurity Excellence Initiative," said Jennifer Quaid, Executive Director of CCTX.

Independent Commission endorses Supreme Court challenge against Quebec's denial of rights to non-francophones

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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If Canada is to be a "united nation," it must recognize a set of fundamental rights and freedoms for everyone.

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  • If Canada is to be a "united nation," it must recognize a set of fundamental rights and freedoms for everyone.
  • Indeed, our Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is meaningless if large communities of people cannot defend their rights and freedoms in a court of law, simply because they cannot speak the language of court proceedings.
  • The Independent Canadian Commission on Civil and Human Rights invites interested parties to contact them through their HumanRightsCommission.ca website to get involved as interveners in a collective effort to reaffirm rights and freedoms in Quebec.
  • The Commission seeks to promote French language and culture without subverting the integrity of the progressive values of our Charter.

Eastlink's fibre expansion to more Ontario communities continues

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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MINDEMOYA, ON, July 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Eastlink updated today that its fibre expansion work in Ontario continues to progress with the recent completion of its fibre network in Mindemoya, part of the federal government's Universal Broadband Fund program.

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  • MINDEMOYA, ON, July 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Eastlink updated today that its fibre expansion work in Ontario continues to progress with the recent completion of its fibre network in Mindemoya, part of the federal government's Universal Broadband Fund program.
  • "We're proud to deliver on that in Mindemoya and soon other Ontario communities."
  • Eastlink continues its expansion of high speed internet to more unserved and underserved communities, which will span about 2,500 kms of new fibre for a total investment of $125M as part of the Government of Ontario's Accelerated High Speed Internet Program.
  • This includes high speed internet delivered over the company's fibre network.

Toronto Pearson champions workforce initiatives in advance of the summer travel season

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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These initiatives are part of Toronto Pearson's comprehensive workforce strategy and development program, aimed at sustaining a dynamic and resilient workforce at Canada's largest airport.

Key Points: 
  • These initiatives are part of Toronto Pearson's comprehensive workforce strategy and development program, aimed at sustaining a dynamic and resilient workforce at Canada's largest airport.
  • With the support of the Province of Ontario's Skills Development Fund (SDF), Toronto Pearson has explored new approaches to airport-wide workforce development and employee retention.
  • The SDF has provided the opportunity to pilot initiatives that will build, support and future-proof the airport's workforce pipeline.
  • Toronto Pearson expresses immense gratitude for the work done by its employees every day and is proud to launch the "I Am Toronto Pearson" campaign.

VICTORY LAUNCHES EXPLORATION PROGRAM AT ITS GEORGIA LAKE LITHIUM PROJECT IN ONTARIO

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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The Georgia Lake Lithium District has a proven track record of economic Li deposits dating back to the mid 1950’s.

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  • The Georgia Lake Lithium District has a proven track record of economic Li deposits dating back to the mid 1950’s.
  • “The Georgia Lake Lithium project is a strong lithium play in a proven lithium region.
  • The current exploration program consists of prospecting and sampling, as well as rock, till and stream sediment sampling directed towards identifying geological or geochemical indicators of Li bearing pegmatites on the Georgia Lake Property, and has been designed to build upon the information below:
    Muscovite bearing granites are associated with lithium bearing pegmatites on Rock Tech’s property, which lies 1.8 km west of Victory Battery Metal’s Georgia Lake Property.
  • The majority of the lithium bearing pegmatites occur within the metasediments which underlie both properties.

Extendicare Announces 2023 First Quarter Results

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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MARKHAM, Ontario, May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Extendicare Inc. (“Extendicare” or the “Company”) (TSX: EXE) today reported results for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

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  • MARKHAM, Ontario, May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Extendicare Inc. (“Extendicare” or the “Company”) (TSX: EXE) today reported results for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
  • We are advancing our comprehensive integration plan with the expectation that the transaction will close by the end of the third quarter of 2023.
  • The timing mismatch between the incurrence of COVID-19 costs and their reimbursement continued to drive volatility in our financial results this quarter.
  • With pandemic impacts waning, we expect the significant volatility we have seen in our financial results to subside as we enter Q2 2023.